Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
McMartin House ⎯⎯⎯ Maison McMartin
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
1. McMartin House Marker
Inscription.
Begun in 1830 for barrister Daniel McMartin (1798-1869), this imposing house symbolizes the wealth and social aspirations of this member of the Tory elite. Born at Williamsburg of Loyalist stock, McMartin attended John Strachan's grammar school at Cornwall. After articling with Chief Justice Sherwood he became one of the first lawyers in Perth, then capital of Bathurst District. The Loyalist Georgian design of the brick and stone house is unusually elaborate, and with its detailing, cupola and lanterns, it reflects American Federal style influence.,
Begun in 1830 for barrister Daniel McMartin (1798-1869), this imposing house symbolizes the wealth and social aspirations of this member of the Tory elite. Born at Williamsburg of Loyalist stock, McMartin attended John Strachan's grammar school at Cornwall. After articling with Chief Justice Sherwood he became one of the first lawyers in Perth, then capital of Bathurst District. The Loyalist Georgian design of the brick and stone house is unusually elaborate, and with its detailing, cupola and lanterns, it reflects American Federal style influence.
Commencιe en 1830 pour Daniel McMartin (1798-1869), cette maison tιmoigne de la fortune et des aspirations sociales de ce membre de l'ιlite tory. Nι ΰ Williamsburg
dans une famille d'origine loyaliste, McMartin frιquenta l'ιcole primaire de John Strachan, ΰ Cornwall. Il ιtudia le droit et devint l'un des premiers avocats de Perth, alors capitale du district de Bathurst. Cette maison de brique et de pierre rappelle le style (fιdιral amιricain)) par la forme de son toit, ses cheminιes latιrales et sa coupole flanquιe de lanternes. On trouve rarement au Canada maison aussi somptueuse.
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Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux er monuments historique du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 44° 53.894′ N, 76° 14.824′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. It is at the intersection of Harvey Street and Gore Street East (County Highway 43), on the right when traveling north on Harvey Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1J6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley and in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
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Also see . . . 1. McMartin House. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.) 2. McMartin House National Historic Site of Canada. (Submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
